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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Longwell Green Veterinary Centre

#1 Vet in Longwell Green, Bristol

4.5
Corporate

Highcroft Veterinary Group - Longwell Green Veterinary Centre – Vets in Longwell Green

Updated January 2026
Corporate

Clinic Overview

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Longwell Green Veterinary Centre is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group, with access to hospital-style facilities (including an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound) and an on-site dedicated out-of-hours emergency provider (MiNightVet). The website positions the wider group as set up for both routine care and advanced work, including referral services (cardiology, internal medicine, keyhole/laparoscopic surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and soft-tissue surgery), plus “Cat Friendly Clinic – Gold” and “Rabbit Friendly Clinic – Gold” accreditation.

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Longwell Green Veterinary Centre is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group, with access to hospital-style facilities (including an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound) and an on-site dedicated out-of-hours emergency provider (MiNightVet). The website positions the wider group as set up for both routine care and advanced work, including referral services (cardiology, internal medicine, keyhole/laparoscopic surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and soft-tissue surgery), plus “Cat Friendly Clinic – Gold” and “Rabbit Friendly Clinic – Gold” accreditation.

In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention

  • End-of-life care where families were given time and treated with “love and dignity” during euthanasia.
  • Inpatient care with frequent updates during investigations and emergency surgery, plus follow-up contact after outcomes were known.
  • A clear split in experiences on costs/diagnostics: one reviewer describes feeling pushed toward extensive investigations with a “massive pricelist” and alleges misdiagnosis, while another describes supportive billing communication with “no pressures” in difficult circumstances.

Services

Based on the clinic’s website summary and what owners describe in reviews, services and capabilities include

  • Routine and preventative care: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control, six‑month health checks.
  • Surgery and procedures: neutering; soft-tissue surgery; orthopaedic surgery (listed as a referral service); emergency surgery (described in a review); dentistry.
  • Diagnostics: diagnostic tests and imaging; in-house lab, X‑ray, ultrasound; blood pressure checks.
  • Nurse-led support: nurse clinics; grooming & nail clipping; anal sac expression.
  • Referral services (as listed on the website): cardiology, internal medicine, keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery.
  • Therapies: therapeutic laser therapy.
  • Species treated (as listed on the website): dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (e.g., guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets), reptiles (including tortoises), birds (including poultry and birds of prey), aquarium fish, and zoo animals; exotic animals are explicitly included.
  • Emergency care: 24-hour emergency care is stated on the website, delivered via an on-site dedicated emergency service (MiNightVet).
  • Home visits: listed on the website.
  • Veterinary nurse training: the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
  • Pet travel documentation (GB): listed on the website.

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews (roles not stated unless implied by context)

  • Julia – described as recognising a dog was seriously unwell, arranging “a variety of tests,” keeping the owner updated while the pet stayed in, and later following up with details about findings and answering questions.
  • Iris – mentioned during end-of-life decision-making, described as highly compassionate when the family were grieving.
  • Harry – repeatedly mentioned for euthanasia support, including giving the family time to prepare and helping keep the dog at ease.
  • Matthew and Emily – thanked for coming out quickly and being respectful and polite (implying a visit outside the clinic setting).
  • Nursing team (unnamed) – one owner noted nurses spending time cuddling an injured rabbit to keep him cheerful.
  • Practice manager (unnamed) – mentioned as supportive in emails about settling the bill, with “no pressures” reported in that specific case.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 242 reviews. The latest written reviews available to us include detailed accounts of euthanasia support, inpatient/emergency care, and one strong complaint about diagnostics and cost transparency. “”

  • End-of-life care is a recurring strength in multiple accounts: owners describe being given time, and being treated with empathy and respect during euthanasia for both cats and dogs.
  • Communication during serious illness/inpatient stays: one owner describes regular updates during tests and an emergency operation, plus a follow-up discussion afterwards to explain findings and answer questions.
  • Handling of anxious or stressed pets: examples include nurses spending time comforting a rabbit after a broken bone.
  • Mixed experiences on investigations and costs: one reviewer alleges the practice pushed extensive diagnostics (X‑rays, anaesthetic, day boarding, biopsy, bloods, drugs) and describes distrust after a later second opinion elsewhere; in contrast, another review explicitly states there was “no pressure” around settling a bill in difficult circumstances.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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